From The Norwalk Hour: Send a Social Distance Hug with the Gift of Food
Last week I got an email from the Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese company in California. I didn’t even know I was on their list. They …
From The Norwalk Hour: “Stay Home, Stay Safe,” and Stay Cooking
Homemade bread, an elaborate cake, pizza from scratch, or a hearty bean stew, our unexpected time at home is an opportunity for some culinary creativity. …
From The Norwalk Hour: Local Restaurants Need Our Help
Restaurants are in trouble. If you have some favorite restaurants (and I hope you do) they need your support right now. Mandatory closings to flatten …
From The Norwalk Hour: Five Fairfield Food Destinations
The last time I had coronation chicken was at the Royal Deck Tea Room on the Queen’s yacht, Britannia, now in retirement and permanently moored …
FromThe Norwalk Hour: Cinnamon Rolls are an American Classic
“You have to try these cinnamon rolls from Coffee An’ in Westport. We’ll pick some up on the way home from lunch today,” our friend …
From The Norwalk Hour: The Changing Restaurant Scene on Wall Street
Eating dinner at Aji 10 on Wall Street in Norwalk, we looked across the street at the Fat Cat Pie Co. Earlier we had walked …
From The Norwalk Hour: Diana Henry’s Cookbooks deliver Big Flavors
At a party a few years back, I was asked what dinner I would prepare for a group of friends. (These are the kinds of …
From The Norwalk Hour: Celebrate Birthdays with Joy, Love, and Cake
The cake arrived at the table serenaded by the traditional song, its many candles highlighting smiles all around. Yes, we had a birthday in our …
From The Norwalk Hour: Cutting Boards — the Unsung Heroes of the Kitchen
My cutting board is exhausted. After decades of being the workhorse for family meals, celebrations, and holiday dinner preparations, it’s ready to retire. A few …
From The Norwalk Hour: Cooking with Wood is a Hot Topic
It’s not easy to cook with a wood fire, but according to Bill Rizzuto of Rizzuto’s restaurant in Westport, it’s worth it. Bill’s not alone. …